About this program

For the adventurer who wants to see as much of Sabah as possible (and in two weeks, no less!) but doesn’t want to summit Mt Kinabalu, this is your opportunity.

Go for a dip in the awe-inspiring Wind and Clearwater caves of Gunung Mulu National Park. Opt to go snorkeling on the island haven of Pulau Tiga. Get up close and personal with the orangutans at a rehabilitation center (selfie time!).

Itinerary

Day 1 | Kota Kinabalu

Day 2 | Kota Kinabalu/Pulau Tiga

After breakfast drive to Kuala Pinyu, then take a boat ride to the tropical island of Pulau Tiga. Opt to go on a jungle walk, snorkelling trip to Snak Island, or laze on the sandy beach.

Day 3 | Pulau Tiga / Beaufort

Enjoy a relaxing morning. Go snorkelling off the beach or join your CEO for a walk to the natural volcanic mud baths. Travel back to the mainland and spot an array of wildlife from a river cruise on the Kilas River.

Transfer to the colonial town of Beaufort.

Day 4 | Beaufort

Catch the local train to Tenom and explore the scenic town. Visit the Murut Cultural Centre before returning on the afternoon train. If you prefer, jump off the train early and opt out of the visit to Tenom to instead get your adrenaline pumping on a rafting tour.

Day 5 | Beaufort to Mulu National Park

Depart to Menumbok Port and take a private speedboat to Labuan. Fly to Miri and make your way to Mulu National Park. Opt for a night walk on the boardwalks surrounding park headquarters.

Day 6 | Mulu National Park

Depart on an easy walk along the river to Wind Cave and Clearwater Cave. After a lunch stop, swim in the crystal clear waters emerging from the mountain.

Opt to stop at Iban Village's morning market to browse handicrafts by the Pena Tribe, descendants from headhunters. Walk on the boardwalk to Lang Cave and Deer Cave before relaxing with a drink at the viewing area for the nightly emergence of 3 million bats.

Day 7 | Mulu National Park to Kota Kinabalu

Before breakfast, opt to go on a two-hour morning mist guided walk on the world's longest tree based canopy walk. Enjoy free time before boarding a flight to Kota Kinabalu.

Day 8 | Kota Kinabalu/Kota Belud

Travel to Tambatuon village and meet the local community. Visit a local farm and gather fresh ingredients for an included cooking class. After lunch, trek to a nearby river, exploring the landscape surrounding the village along the way.

This evening enjoy a traditional dinner with your hosts.

Day 9 | Kota Belud/Sungai Kinabatangan

Travel towards Sandakan and continue to the jungle lodge on the Kinabatangan River, Sabah's longest. After settling in head out for a river safari.

After dinner, opt for a guided night walk through the jungle.

Day 10 | Sungai Kinabatangan

Begin the day with a river safari in search of wildlife. After breakfast, visit the nearby oxbow lake with a professional guide and seek out proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, macaques, and gibbons.

Later, visit a nearby cave and, with some luck, spot a wild orangutan. Enjoy another boat cruise along the river to spot more wildlife before returning to the lodge for dinner.

Day 11| Sungai Kinabatangan/Sepilok

Depart in the morning and travel to Sepilok.

Enjoy a visit to the orangutan rehabilitation centre and the adjacent sun bear conservation centre.

Day 12 | Sepilok/Pulau Libaran

Transfer to Sandakan and continue to Libaran Island by boat. Take a guided tour of the island's turtle hatchery and learn about the turtle conservation program.

Opt to go snorkelling or kayaking with some free time.

Day 13 | Pulau Libaran/Kota Kinabalu

After breakfast, depart Libaran Island and travel back to the Sandakan jetty.

From the jetty, transfer to Sandakan airport for a flight to Kota Kinabalu.